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C719 WVG

1985 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,257 mi
Last recorded49,257 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC719 WVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 49,257 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected road spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected road spring front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected road spring area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front play in king pins

Offside Front play in king pins

both lower headlamp panels corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,955 miles

foglamp switch tell-tale dim

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside reflector loose

offside rear wheelarch muddy and corroded

washers poor

Pass 7 Feb 2015 48,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,484 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 45,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,221 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 41,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 41,546 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 39,369 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 3,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,700 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,450 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 28,450 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,413 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 24,413 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise drivers front seat slightly loose

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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C719 WVG is a 1985 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C719 WVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C719 WVG registered?

C719 WVG is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C719 WVG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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